Truck Driver Shortage: The Risks Of Offering Ride-Alongs As A Benefit
The current truck driver shortage in the United States has resulted in a deficit of 80,000 drivers. If this trend continues, we could expect a deficit of 160,000 ...
09/12/22
6 Reminders To Prevent Logging Truck Accidents
Vehicle injuries are often the leading cause of death in all industry workplace fatalities. Log trucks are some of the most challenging types of trucks to drive, ...
09/06/22
Ask The Safety Rep: Regulatory Updates
Are drivers still required to submit their annual list of traffic violations? As of May 8, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ...
08/31/22
How To Prepare For Operation Safe Driver Week
From July 10-16, 2022, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its Operation Safe Driver campaign throughout the United States, Mexico, and ...
07/09/22
How To Use Your Influence To Meet Safety Goals
Every motor carrier’s management team understands the challenge of steering the organization in the right direction and getting employees to buy into a shared ...
03/29/22
How To Reduce Driver Turnover & Increase Driver Retention
Every company faces the challenge of employee turnover. In the transportation industry, driver retention is one of the top challenges motor carriers face due in ...
03/11/22
Protecting Drivers From Theft While On The Road
Equipment and cargo thefts are constant risks for motor carriers. Thieves are always on the prowl, looking for easy targets. Read the information below and ask ...
01/06/22
What Are The Safety Advantages Of Using Air Disc Brakes?
Air disc brakes (ADB) are now standard for many new trucks built after 2018 and can be ordered on either the steer or drive axles, or both. ADB can also be ...
12/10/21
Want A Successful Safety Culture? Start At The Top.
How do you climb a mountain? The answer: One step at a time. Whether it’s losing weight, building a successful motor carrier, or any other goal worth pursuing, ...
11/17/21
Ask the Safety Rep: Changes in Agricultural Commodity Rules
Has the definition of an agricultural commodity changed? Yes: On November 24, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice in ...
10/01/21